PIPER PA-28-180
San Diego, CA — January 15, 2023
Event Information
| Date | January 15, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA091 |
| Event ID | 20230118106598 |
| Location | San Diego, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.81361, -117.14170 |
| Airport | Montgomery-Gibbs Executive AIr |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-180 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering to another runway after the engine cowling opened shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both the student pilot and flight instructor to conduct an adequate preflight inspection.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.